Benefits of Physical Activity

Question 1

Physical benefits

Answer 1

Improved fitness, stamina, energy and strength. Allows you to work harder

Question 2

Social benefits

Answer 2

Interacting with other people increases a person’s sense of connectedness and increases enjoyment of physical activity

Question 3

Mental benefits

Answer 3

Leads to good quality sleeps and improved wellbeing

Question 4

Emotional benefits

Answer 4

Helps you remian calm under pressure, postive self-esteem and patience

Question 5

Type 2 diabetes

Answer 5

This results in too much sugar in the blood and occurs when the body can’t produce or properly use insulin. It can be prevented by participating in physical activity and a healthy diet

Question 6

Hypertension

Answer 6

The medical term for high blood pressure. Physical activity reduces salt in the bloodstream, reducing blood pressure

Question 7

Cardiovascular disease

Answer 7

Conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels and include strokes, high bp and heart attacks. Physical activity helps keep off the excess weight